Today in HIstory #2

Ericson's expandition

Oct 9, 1000

Leif Ericson's ships reach Vinland in 1000 A.D.

Crusaders

Oct 21, 1096

Sultan Kilidj Arslan of Nicea defeats 1st Crusaders in 1096

Henry and Anne

Oct 4, 1450

Henry the 8th and Anne the Kleef get married.

The Bible

Sep 30, 1452

1st book published, Johann Guttenberg's Bible in 1452

Ferdinand and Isabella

Oct 22, 1469

Ferdinand and Isabella get married in 1469

Invaders

Oct 2, 1492

England invades France in 1492, 100 years war led by King Henry VII

Trial against Mary

Oct 14, 1586

Mary Queen of Scots goes on trial for conspiracy against Elizabeth

Beheaded

Oct 16, 1793

Marie Antoinette is beheaded in 1973

Chicago Fire

Oct 8, 1871

1871 Great Chicago fire begins

Heny Ford

Oct 7, 1913

Henry Ford institutes moving assembly line in 1913

Al Capone

Oct 17, 1931

Capone goes to prison in 1931

Drivers

Oct 15, 1966

Wrost driver in American history

Germany and peace

Oct 3, 1990

Two Germanys unite after forty-five years with Jubilation and a vow of peace.